cubicles

noun

plural of cubicle
as in chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided data entry clerks busily typing in cubicles

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Recent Examples of cubicles The teen area features lounge-style furniture beneath a bright four-panel window, while private cubicles give patrons places to work at computers elsewhere in the library. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The transition from farms, the open range, and artisanal workshops to offices and large, impersonal, factories was seen as sapping virility—just as our tiny cubicles and remote workstations are said to do today. — Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026 Everyone was out in the aisles and jumping into other people’s cubicles. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 United’s newest business-class cubicles add oversized 27-inch entertainment screens, caviar service, luxury skincare products and multi-course dining on long-haul international services. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 Couches and chairs replace cubicles and sales offices. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 June 2026 The center lies just beyond a corridor of cubicles, past a locked door in a small, windowless room. — Noah Daly updated June 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026 Millions of Americans treated college not as a rarity, but as a natural stepping stone into the world of cubicles and six-figure salaries. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 May 2026 New arrivals are handed a cup of coffee, a burrito, and a bag with their personal belongings, then rushed through a series of cubicles where the Honduran government records their return. — Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubicles
  1. chambers
  2. cells
  3. cabins
  4. cubes
  5. bays
Noun
  • Both chambers are scheduled to be out on the campaign trail and in their home districts for much of October.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His chambers are in Islandia, on Long Island, with tennis trophies on the desk and an electric shoe buffer in the corner.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of chambers
Noun
  • Understanding the benefits muscle cells have as endocrine workhorses could help keep us all healthier in the long run.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That progression is important because solid-state batteries have faced a difficult transition from promising laboratory cells to reliable, high-volume manufacturing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cells
Noun
  • Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • These new cabins are now designed as places to spend time rather than just endure long flights.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • How to Eat Freeze watermelon chunks and use them in place of ice cubes.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cubes
Noun
  • The cutting arena at Bosque Ranch also has editing bays, where Sheridan and his team put together shows.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the bigger story sits inside the facility’s simulator bays.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bays

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“Cubicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubicles. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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